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Pickstown

South Dakota · 248 residents (2025 est.) · 0.613 sq mi
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Pickstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,188. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $287,500. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+64%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+23%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:248 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
531131742352951990201020202024Pickstown
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,188
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,304
+109%since 2000
from $20,755 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+26%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,500
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+114%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other27.6%(76)
Diversity Score51.9%(143)
Diversity Score
52
+2913%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+175%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickstown, South Dakota?

Pickstown, South Dakota has about 275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pickstown, South Dakota?

The typical household in Pickstown, South Dakota earns about $87,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickstown, South Dakota expensive?

In Pickstown, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $287,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Pickstown, South Dakota?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pickstown, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickstown, South Dakota?

About 12.0% of people in Pickstown, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickstown, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickstown, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 224 percent over that period.

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